I live in new york and I pay 1000 dollars a moth and my kitchen is twice the size bigger than hers, although you might hear gun shots at night but that's besides the point.
the one thing I like about studios is they really let you tap into your creative side. would i spend this much for this space, let alone want to live somewhere this small? absolutely not. but she made it work for her & i think it's super cute how she put everything together.
This is precious. The balcony is a great bonus!!! It makes the apartment very cozy. My daughter now lives in Brooklyn after living in Manhattan for 5 years. She loves Brooklyn but will move out after her best friend and room mate gets married next year. So, she will be back to looking and I always come up to help her. She loves the lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
Im 22 and I still live with my family, but there’s something awesome about watching people live alone and see they’re style, especially how they can compromise small living spaces
Hope I can move there someday, New York is amazing and I wouldn't mind sacrificing the space, it's like living in a tiny home but with an entire world of opportunity right outside 😊 I love it!
pajamagirl123 not in nyc it’s not ! You HAVE to sign the papers the same day practically if you want a shot in hell at getting the apt before someone else
I agree but the same could be said about any place lol. I live in Birmingham, Alabama and it’s far from interesting but people keep coming down here (and not just because of the low standard of living).
Romae Daley 😂 it’s not for everyone but honestly some people like me if we are living alone are fine with it. New York is gorgeous and fresh and always something to do. You’ll never get bored so for some people we are completely fine with having a small space. Especially if we grew up in a small space it’s as if there is no adjustments needed.
Jealousy is an ugly emotion for sure. It is small but for one it is great. I have had smaller and u do get used to it. I have lived minimally for a long time, a long time before it was the hip thing to do.
she keeps saying draws....like her chest of draws.... instead of drawers....😂 I'm from the south draws is your underwear.. but anyway this is cute but wayyyy too expensive.
Kandi Kouture, Lmfao😂 so funny, I was questioning why she kept saying "drawer" like that... I don't really like the way she talks... actually, it's kind of annoying to me!
Moved, I. 1980 into a studio at 74th and 1st, $325 a month - stayed 16 years. Watching this video, am experiencing a walk down memory lane, even had her same -- in 1980's -- shirt and jeans!!! Happy Manhattan Living - the memories will last forever - am now 65 and in Southern California. Love my home here, but my heart will always be at Apartment 3D at 74th and 1st!
yup, I ignored the weird dragged out thing she does with her voice and the slightly annoying gestures, then I got to the equinox bit and gave up on the video.
Wow! You said at the time of your video you love your place and you would never leave. Are you still there? Your apartment is awesome!! You and I have lots of the same taste. I have too many blankets and bedding but, my dad recently bought me a very velvety throw and I have a quilt my grandmother hand made when I was about 6. I moved into my apartment Oct. 13, 2000 it was my first apartment on my own not sharing it with anyone. I did the room for rent in a house, I did the basement for rent for years - I moved out of my parents house when I was 23. Left a very good paying job for that era, left a huge bedroom in my parents nice house - Patriot Blue paint by Ralph Lauren and on one side of the room was this gorgeous knotty pine wood. Went to live in NJ in a very nice quaint town but, the apartment was a total dump. I was on the end so I had extra windows, 3rd floor, no elevator. I loved my job as I worked at a nursing home where they also had children. My boyfriend at the time was on probation so couldn't move out of state. It didn't work out with us, so within 2 years I came home, funny - my old position in Arlington, VA was open so I applied and got the job back - and started back in a basement apartment but, with good raises I worked myself up to my own place where I am currently still living until Sept. 30th I am moving out. I have been month to month since October 2001 and now for some unknown reason they are making everyone resign a years lease by Oct. 1st. With my parents getting up there in age I do not want to feel trapped into a lease. If I had to break it I would have to pay the remainder of the year. When I moved in it was $625 a month, I am now paying $1467 a month. When I moved in all the utilities were included and now as of 3 years ago we all have to pay for water - the billing is always a month behind and they estimate it in a very unfair way. But, my complex is known for being the largest one bedroom apartment in the Northern VA area. I live in Alexandria City, minutes from Old Town, 8 minutes from Washington, DC and I will be moving back to Arlington, VA to live within 5 minutes of each parent and they both live in an awesome area. But, I noticed in your kitchen at the time of the video you had a pink tea pot (mauvy more like) and I have the exact same one that was my grandmother's. I just washed it out about an hour ago to wash out the dust before packing it in the box with bubble wrap. I do not have an entrance way like you do with a nice long hallway, you open my front door and you are right in the living room but, my living room is HUGE with a coat closet on your left and the closet to your right I have all my craft supplies in there and one antique cobbler's bench and an antique very heavy old black mirror I hope to sell in the next couple of weeks. My balcony is literally from the living room wall down to the end of the dining room wall. I have 6 large glass panes that are literally from the ceiling to the floor and the entire length of the balcony. I have tons of antiques and many curb side finds. I tell people all the time my idea of curb appeal is seeing cool furniture out on a curb, I come home and put my mask on and get out my sanders, etc and refinish many pieces. I have 2 outlets on my balcony. About 5 weeks ago they started working on our balconies and so they have a large piece of plywood with a brace blocking my door so I can have the screen open for fresh air but, cannot go out. I am so hoping I can sit out there and eat and drink coffee and read before I leave from here. Terrible time to start the balconies when finally the heat wave is gone and the nice Fall weather is showing itself. Anyway, your very hip and so cool and I wish I had a friend like you. Your decorating is so very cool. I wonder what your mom would think of my wall decorating. People walk in and look around and often say, "OMG look at all this s...……!" But, I love my place and I call it my Giant Shadow Box. Every corner has a story to tell. I never recycle gifts, they never go on a yard sale. I keep them out and then rotate them. Some I may have never used but, maybe one day will like them. I reinvent many of my curb side finds into very cool items. In my bedroom I made my own head board with scrap lumber and I dragged home 2 old white shutters on a curb, I sanded them down and painted them bright yellow and in the slats I hang sewing ideas and have hooks where I hang my scissors. I go to Home Depot scrap bin and if you find corner molding, dental molding, any type of trim that is less than a foot long, it is free. I come home and get my miter box out and my saw and I make photo frames out of them. I paint them or stain them. Anyway, sure didn't mean to write a novel and its close to 3am and 7am will come quick. Luckily I am only 4 miles away from work. I use to walk to work for many years until we merged with another business and moved down the road. Have a super Friday and a super Labor Day and hope you are well and happy. My brother lives in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and my sister, mom and niece are going to our family beach house tomorrow thru Monday on Long Beach Island. I am home to pack and pack and pack. I was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on 9/6/63 but, was born and raised in Bloomsbury, NJ near Phillipsburg, all country and hills and cows and chickens. Oh before I forget too, I love plants and my weakness is nice pots to put them in but, now that adds to the heavy items to move. I also love candles and my friend makes soy candles for every season. I will click on to your other videos to see if you are making recent ones and promise if I comment again, it will not be the size of War and Peace. Blessings, Rebekah in Alexandria, VA
Having watched a number of NYC apartment videos I'd say you got a good deal on this one. You're in your chosen neighborhood. You have a balcony, and you say there is laundry in the building. Your kitchen is actually larger than in some studios. You have closet space and couch for you and a guest to sit on. You even have space for decorative items. This is a pretty decent apartment for one person, and there are others with fewer amenities at higher prices.
As a California girl I’m always watching videos about NY apartments and shudder at the smallness and the price that goes with it. I pay $1292 for a 3000sf house on 1/2 acre of land in Sacramento... that’s a mortgage, not rent. But that’s beside the point. I want to say that i LOVE your apartment. It really is adorable and so much better than the dozens I’ve seen videos on in the past year. You did a great job with it and I’ve seen hotel rooms that didn’t look as comfy as your place. Enjoy your space!!!
You got a great deal! I used to have an apt this size on 88th St between 1st and York. It was $1500/month back in 2005. I loved it! But I didn’t have a balcony. Your place is adorable and you got an awesome deal! 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️
My daughter's apartment in Brooklyn NY is 660 sq feet with all modern appliances, full bath. Even though it's small, quite cozy. She likes it but for me I prefer country living. Thanks for the tour.
I really love how you composed your space, although I can't figure out how you manage with only 1 closet.. Balcony/terrace: awesome! Maybe worth the trade off. Enjoy!
This video made me claustrophobic ... I live in ny and have a 1 bedroom apt triple the size lol. If you move to the upper east side then yeah y'all pay that much ... move a couple mins away from manhattan and you won't pay that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
SparkYaInterest yup. I mean the transport in NYC is amazing anyway so I really don't see the point in living in Manhattan. But I guess whatever floats your boat.
I LOVE it just big enough for the THINGS you NEED.I have to say it'll be FILLED UP though with my saved: plastic/takeout containers & my PYREX COLLECTION,HOARDING BURIED ALIVE,HERE I COME.LOL
No idea what algorithm RUclips used to bring me here but I want to tell the young woman thanks for having us over. You did a great job on your apartment.
I would switch the sofa and bed so the living space is by the window, but loved the cozy feeling...and what a great piece her mother made. Beautiful and light.
WOW!!! The rent on your studio apartment is more than the mortgage on our 2,300 sq ft house. But it's all relative, you earn considerably more in the city. Love the balcony!
I could not do this. These apartments are like tiny homes. Maybe in my early 20’s or if I knew I didn’t want a family. I do love how she makes this space work for her. Very nice decor and way to make the space efficient.
Its called voice fry and its annoying. The kardashians do it too. My best friend in high school started this affectation and i told her to stop that shit.
So that's what it's called - voice fry! First thing I noticed and immediately thought of the Kardashians. Makes a person sound really uneducated and superficial ("valley girl") and I'm sure this renter is none of those things. Love her apartment though, she got a fantastic deal esp. with a balcony.
For a small place- tidy use of space , I would personally get rid of some clutter. Pick a small number of fave items 'with a story' lol, Believe me - i started with a basement walk in closet of clothes and have thinned it down (albeit over the years) into a minimal yet great quality wardrobe...just cool pieces with multi-functional uses. After losing 2 family members successively - when you go through the motions dealing with their 'stuff' - you really acquire a great sense of what's 'stuff' and what's loved and cherished by a person. Wish you all the best x
I currently live in a 3000 S.F. house in California. I am looking to downsize and minimize....I love the cozy, warm space you have created here...inspiring! Also, love how grateful you are of the chest of drawers your mother made for you...very sweet!👍
My moms friend lives in NYC and his apartment is one bedroom and it’s HUGE. His living room is big and he has a huge bedroom too. But his apartment is rent controlled so that’s how he’s able to afford it. He lives on the upper west side and work is super close to his apartment so
I'm from the Midwest and we say drawers. It threw me when she said drahs. Depending whether it is bedroom furniture or kitchen furniture, it's called either a dresser or buffet. Her apt is really nice. Small places really force you to be tidy and only keep stuff you really love.
Good job, momma! That blue is so beautiful. I love my studio but I would love it more if I had an outdoor space. That's the only reason I'm considering looking elsewhere when my lease comes up.
OMG why is it so expensive. I have to confess that I don't know how much other places in U.S. cost but living in central Berlin I only pay around 650$ for a 2 bedroom apartment.
Haha noch ein/e Berliner/in, hallo :D Ja, verrückt, oder? Ich habe für ein Jahr in LA gelebt, was auch verdammt teuer war, und war auch schon mal in NYC. Ich fand New York mit all seinen Veranstaltungen, der Kunstszene, den vielen Parks und den Food Spots echt toll, aber ich würde nie so viel für eine Wohnung ausgeben :O Unser Berlin ist schon was Feines, nicht wahr? :)
I loved Berlin when I visited. I hope to move there one day. Unfortunatley I had a feeling a lot of people felt the same way. Let's home Berlin doesn't not become like NYC
___vlc___ A lot of American cities are becoming this way. For some odd reason, people who grew up in the suburbs now want to all live in the cities. NYC and San Francisco have the absolute most ridiculous pricing, if I’m not mistaken. Here in Chicago (central USA)...the Northwest side, and certain parts of the south side close to downtown, are being heavily gentrified so prices are spiking. 2 of the neighborhoods I grew up hanging around are now amongst the most expensive in the Midwest and country. I remember when you used to be able to get a 3 bedroom with wooden trims and floors and maybe even a fireplace, for $700-$1000 at most. Not anymore...now it’s $3,000,$4000.. There are also a lot of ugly, generic, cheap looking condos going up and they’ll sell them to the out-of-towers for ridiculous pricing.. I don’t get it.
I live in Los Angeles. I have a three bed room house and I pay the same amount. It’s honestly amazing to see how different a certain amount of money will get you in different places.
I love her apartment. Yeah she's absolutely correct that once you love it, sign for it. I live in the Philippines . Got an apartment few blocks away from the biggest tV network which majority of my clients are there. On the first look i love this place so I signed for only $300 per month.
Loneytoon9 as someone born and raised there, yeah it's basically a trash dump but if you like the city life (which I prefer) then it's nice to have a fast pace life, major shops and retailers, etc are near you (aka the Nintendo store lol) and u can just walk everywhere. I totally understand why people wouldn't go but these are my reasons why I love New York City
"Trash dump"? You must have never been to Seattle. Seattle is completely overpriced (and getting more expensive each year) given the crime rate, dirtiness, and amount of homeless people camping in the streets.
Crazy, cause I’ve found full apartments for way less in very nice areas of NY. I personally don’t like Manhattan, Brooklyn is where it’s at. Williamsburg, South Slope, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, you can get some GREAT spaces in safe neighborhoods for MUCH cheaper. It also just depends on who you know, honestly. Don’t let this discourage you guys lol
Kiara Maria OMG YES ! Our city is overpriced as well !! 😅😅 I clean apartments in downtown and i never asked my clients how much their rent is but one did comment that she only works to pay rent, some food for her and her dog 😕😅😅 and she works from 8:00am-6:00pm
This is such a great apartment! I love how you've made a tiny space into something that looks much bigger. That must be a dream come true living in NYC!
I believe this series is about apartments in NY. All the ones I have watched so far are in Manhattan. It's not the only expensive place to live. Every city has nice and not so nice places. All of the people sharing their apartments with viewers love where they live. They feel the price and the size of the apartment are worth it to get the lifestyle they are enjoying. Small spaces won't be for everyone. I have seen smaller in Europe and Japan. I love seeing how they decorate and make it work for them. Thank you for sharing.
All the people in the comments comparing NYC rent to their mortgages in the suburbs or in the Midwest or wherever really makes no sense. Yes your mortgage for your 4 bedroom house may be lower than a NYC apartment, but you are also paying way more in utilities, you have homeowners insurance, property taxes, maintenance, etc... You don't have those expenses in an apartment.
Actually it's still cheaper even with those additional expenses... Also the costs of things like groceries and basic supplies are cheaper than what the are in NYC.
They do have those expenses. But instead of being obligated to a lienholder, they pay rent--which is essentially payments towards someone else's mortgage! Which is always a 110% profit margin.
Looks good! I would swap the couch and bed location, would make your room look bigger and the bedding area would be tucked away from immediate eye view as u walk in. Love the balcony
Nick D Exactly! I have spent time in Atlanta, and I HATED how we had to drive to get everywhere or do anything. Tiny living in a walkable, cultural Mecca like New York is 100 times more appealing to me.
It looks very nice. But, the Rent....I live in Texas and pay $650 for 1 large bedroom, Living room, large, bathroom and laundry room. I feel sorry for y'all.
It's great that she has a couch and a bed! It's more comfortable when you visit someone in a studio apartment and they have some place to sit besides their bed! And her balcony is Awesome!! 💕
lol i would totally, in a heartbeat, live there and pay that. I'd have brought my paperwork too, that's an amazing price, relative to location and market value.
Your space has such awesome vibes... very pleasant! I usually create an open space where there is none (!) by floating the bed daybed style against the longest wall, which I think would SO work in your place! Just an idea as I sit here admiring my floating daybed and open middle space. LOL.
....Yeah San Pedro is a ghetto area though. Not pet friendly either. Known for lots of Latino gangs and supremecy neighborhoods that hang the conferderate flag.
why is everyone throwing the label “new yorker” around like it’s nothing? ur not a new yorker unless ur from new york. if you move here and u pay an arm and a leg for rent, you’re probably a gentrifier.
Sophie lol no not quite, but u sound a little pressed sophie. do u feel like that was about u? :/ as an actual new yorker, we very seldom do the dumb shit that ya’ll gentrifiers do just to say that you live in new york. y’all look and sound dumb. and i’m not interested in being lumped into the same category as you non-natives.
Well appointed and charming. For NYC, not expensive at all, especially with out door space...it is like a bonus room and perfectly utilized, reading area..friendly space for cocktails or am coffee.
30 years ago I had an amazing studio in a building called the LEVEL CLUB a fabulous building on the UWS. I had a huge bath, walk in closet, great kitchen with a dining counter that opened onto the sunken living space. It was $1000 a month - 30 years ago !!!
To all of you who object living in New York City, it is obvious that this video triggered you. If you are happy living in your village you wouldn't be making comments here. In my opinion places like NYC are rarity in America; especially since our culture is built around cars and not many urban centers that cater to communal living. NYC is not cheap; however you get so much in return. Please stay at the back end of your woods, and let people live on their own terms. Good day!
Nick D your logic is stupid. by your logic " I would stay somewhere where it's high rents, high cost of living, high taxes, highest homeless population in the u.s, some of the least affordable housing in the u.s, but I still want to love their because if the culture, even though I can get that at cheaper places. The city has hell of problem s like high homeless, stupid gunlaws and non affordable cost of living but it s somehow the greatest city in the world. Sometimes It amazes me how stupid and dellusional some people are.
I’m currently a college student dorming in New York and seeing how expensive apartments are really shakes me up. I’m only from Long Island so I’ve been in and out of the city my whole life. I love both the suburbs of my home but also that fast paced city life. I wouldn’t mind living in a small studio apartment cause my dorm is small and I’ve lived in small spaces all my life due to financial struggles. But just the price for something that small is what’s scary. Both LI and NY are hella expensive but at the same time, I could never leave this state. I’ve been to New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and I just don’t feel drawn to anywhere but here. I could never live down south first of all, no matter how cheap, and I also don’t trust water, pizza, Chinese food, and seafood in any other state lmfao. I don’t know what I’m getting at but I’m an upcoming graphic design student and know that the city is my best bet for a good career since nyc is so opportunity filled but an apartment will have to wait. Only way I’d do it is if my boyfriend and I had two good jobs and split rent. Otherwise, guess I gotta commute from Long Island lmfao
You have a lovely place! Have you thought about putting another mirror in your bathroom where that empty space is. It would make your bathroom look bigger!
I live in new york and I pay 1000 dollars a moth and my kitchen is twice the size bigger than hers, although you might hear gun shots at night but that's besides the point.
thats hilarious
😂😂
Lmaooo.
Washington heights ?
dominican 😂😂😭😭😭
A balcony in NYC for $1,800? Who died in this apartment.
Powsser lol...I was wondering the same thing.
apartment?*
She got it for cheap . It’s way more expensive than that especially in Manhattan . Your looking at 3,000-4,000$
Lol
Upper East Side?! $1800? Patio space?! Hell yes! Where do I sign?!!
the one thing I like about studios is they really let you tap into your creative side. would i spend this much for this space, let alone want to live somewhere this small? absolutely not. but she made it work for her & i think it's super cute how she put everything together.
+stacey Agreed!
This is precious. The balcony is a great bonus!!! It makes the apartment very cozy. My daughter now lives in Brooklyn after living in Manhattan for 5 years. She loves Brooklyn but will move out after her best friend and room mate gets married next year. So, she will be back to looking and I always come up to help her. She loves the lifestyle. Thanks for sharing.
+madre63 Thanks for watching! :)
I think the balcony is the ONLY bonus of a small studio like this -- makes it a little less claustrophobic.
I love how you can tell who the newyorkers are on the comment section lol
Facts!!
New Yorkers: 1800? Eho died on that apt? Lol
Im 22 and I still live with my family, but there’s something awesome about watching people live alone and see they’re style, especially how they can compromise small living spaces
Hope I can move there someday, New York is amazing and I wouldn't mind sacrificing the space, it's like living in a tiny home but with an entire world of opportunity right outside 😊 I love it!
Ivana & Ayonna Good point.
I would love to do that too! Materialistic items don't always matter but memories and experiences do
Materialistic items never matter, unless its related to your memories. I will take a tiny space in a big city any day over a huge place in the suburbs
yeaaaa no lolz. i live here and i hate the tiny space i get for 2,000 . Hey, to each its own lolz
Ivana & Ayonna you can gladly have my cute little studio . I’m moving out of New York ASAP !
"...and it's a GREAT story...I saw it on Craigslist and I went to view it and liked it, so I rented it". Yeah, really excellent story! 🙈 😩
Her story proves what I tell folks: when looking for anything, you have to be ready to jump when you see what you want.
Trying to make out she's wayyyyy more interesting than she actually is
It's almost unheard of to be the first to view the apartment you REALLY want. And actually sign the papers the same day
pajamagirl123 not in nyc it’s not ! You HAVE to sign the papers the same day practically if you want a shot in hell at getting the apt before someone else
The things people do just to live in New York.
bri bri I live in NY and it's amazing
Just to live in Manhattan
they have no dignity
I was born and raised in NY but now i live in NJ. I absolutely love it here ❤️
I agree but the same could be said about any place lol. I live in Birmingham, Alabama and it’s far from interesting but people keep coming down here (and not just because of the low standard of living).
can already tell I'm going to love this series!!
Yay we're happy you're excited about our Sweet Digs series :) Stay tuned xo
Hannah Kleinpeter Same here!!
I couldn't live in NYC lol not for that little space but you decorated really nice
Romae Daley 😂 it’s not for everyone but honestly some people like me if we are living alone are fine with it. New York is gorgeous and fresh and always something to do. You’ll never get bored so for some people we are completely fine with having a small space. Especially if we grew up in a small space it’s as if there is no adjustments needed.
Romae Daley you can easily have a bigger space if you have a real job
Most of these people get their rents paid by their rich parents don’t let them fool you
Brenda Rivera You sound bitterly jealous 🤷♀️
Jealousy is an ugly emotion for sure. It is small but for one it is great. I have had smaller and u do get used to it. I have lived minimally for a long time, a long time before it was the hip thing to do.
she keeps saying draws....like her chest of draws.... instead of drawers....😂 I'm from the south draws is your underwear.. but anyway this is cute but wayyyy too expensive.
Kandi Kouture,
Lmfao😂 so funny, I was questioning why she kept saying "drawer" like that...
I don't really like the way she talks... actually, it's kind of annoying to me!
Kandi Kouture it’s a New York thing!
I thought she said bras,that's a weird place for bras but she's from NY so who am in to judge.
I am from England and draws is a common way to pronounce it ..draws as opposed to drawers..:)
Omg this flat is so pricey
Kandi Kouture exactly 🤣 I’m from the south as well ( Louisiana)
Ya... a studio in San Jose, CA is $3,000. And those are not even as nice as this place. Love how she furnished her home!!
Not bad but why keep your bras in the kitchen?
Toronto is killing NYC in rent right now. This is our new normal. Love your apartment.
1800 is cheap for that location, but she could have more space in another borough
evileyez504 yea
Yeah but she wants to be Carrie Bradshaw, so there it is
She probably would have to give up the balcony. A studio with a balcony in that location is a steal
Moved, I. 1980 into a studio at 74th and 1st, $325 a month - stayed 16 years. Watching this video, am experiencing a walk down memory lane, even had her same -- in 1980's -- shirt and jeans!!! Happy Manhattan Living - the memories will last forever - am now 65 and in Southern California. Love my home here, but my heart will always be at Apartment 3D at 74th and 1st!
Her parents help her pay the rent .Everyone is a fashion editor or a artist . What they are really saying is that mommy and daddy helps
"I like to burn sage every equinox" Ooooook then.
Ellie May 😂😂😂😂
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yup, I ignored the weird dragged out thing she does with her voice and the slightly annoying gestures, then I got to the equinox bit and gave up on the video.
@@havelockv728 agreed, that weird drag thing she does in her voice is vocal fry and it's quite annoying
She's just so enlightened... My house smells like my old dog.
she got that Jerry seinfield outfit on.
Nice apartment tho. Beats living with the parents!
Wow! You said at the time of your video you love your place and you would never leave. Are you still there? Your apartment is awesome!! You and I have lots of the same taste. I have too many blankets and bedding but, my dad recently bought me a very velvety throw and I have a quilt my grandmother hand made when I was about 6. I moved into my apartment Oct. 13, 2000 it was my first apartment on my own not sharing it with anyone. I did the room for rent in a house, I did the basement for rent for years - I moved out of my parents house when I was 23. Left a very good paying job for that era, left a huge bedroom in my parents nice house - Patriot Blue paint by Ralph Lauren and on one side of the room was this gorgeous knotty pine wood. Went to live in NJ in a very nice quaint town but, the apartment was a total dump. I was on the end so I had extra windows, 3rd floor, no elevator. I loved my job as I worked at a nursing home where they also had children. My boyfriend at the time was on probation so couldn't move out of state. It didn't work out with us, so within 2 years I came home, funny - my old position in Arlington, VA was open so I applied and got the job back - and started back in a basement apartment but, with good raises I worked myself up to my own place where I am currently still living until Sept. 30th I am moving out. I have been month to month since October 2001 and now for some unknown reason they are making everyone resign a years lease by Oct. 1st. With my parents getting up there in age I do not want to feel trapped into a lease. If I had to break it I would have to pay the remainder of the year. When I moved in it was $625 a month, I am now paying $1467 a month. When I moved in all the utilities were included and now as of 3 years ago we all have to pay for water - the billing is always a month behind and they estimate it in a very unfair way. But, my complex is known for being the largest one bedroom apartment in the Northern VA area. I live in Alexandria City, minutes from Old Town, 8 minutes from Washington, DC and I will be moving back to Arlington, VA to live within 5 minutes of each parent and they both live in an awesome area. But, I noticed in your kitchen at the time of the video you had a pink tea pot (mauvy more like) and I have the exact same one that was my grandmother's. I just washed it out about an hour ago to wash out the dust before packing it in the box with bubble wrap. I do not have an entrance way like you do with a nice long hallway, you open my front door and you are right in the living room but, my living room is HUGE with a coat closet on your left and the closet to your right I have all my craft supplies in there and one antique cobbler's bench and an antique very heavy old black mirror I hope to sell in the next couple of weeks. My balcony is literally from the living room wall down to the end of the dining room wall. I have 6 large glass panes that are literally from the ceiling to the floor and the entire length of the balcony. I have tons of antiques and many curb side finds. I tell people all the time my idea of curb appeal is seeing cool furniture out on a curb, I come home and put my mask on and get out my sanders, etc and refinish many pieces. I have 2 outlets on my balcony. About 5 weeks ago they started working on our balconies and so they have a large piece of plywood with a brace blocking my door so I can have the screen open for fresh air but, cannot go out. I am so hoping I can sit out there and eat and drink coffee and read before I leave from here. Terrible time to start the balconies when finally the heat wave is gone and the nice Fall weather is showing itself. Anyway, your very hip and so cool and I wish I had a friend like you. Your decorating is so very cool. I wonder what your mom would think of my wall decorating. People walk in and look around and often say, "OMG look at all this s...……!" But, I love my place and I call it my Giant Shadow Box. Every corner has a story to tell. I never recycle gifts, they never go on a yard sale. I keep them out and then rotate them. Some I may have never used but, maybe one day will like them. I reinvent many of my curb side finds into very cool items. In my bedroom I made my own head board with scrap lumber and I dragged home 2 old white shutters on a curb, I sanded them down and painted them bright yellow and in the slats I hang sewing ideas and have hooks where I hang my scissors. I go to Home Depot scrap bin and if you find corner molding, dental molding, any type of trim that is less than a foot long, it is free. I come home and get my miter box out and my saw and I make photo frames out of them. I paint them or stain them. Anyway, sure didn't mean to write a novel and its close to 3am and 7am will come quick. Luckily I am only 4 miles away from work. I use to walk to work for many years until we merged with another business and moved down the road. Have a super Friday and a super Labor Day and hope you are well and happy. My brother lives in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and my sister, mom and niece are going to our family beach house tomorrow thru Monday on Long Beach Island. I am home to pack and pack and pack. I was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on 9/6/63 but, was born and raised in Bloomsbury, NJ near Phillipsburg, all country and hills and cows and chickens. Oh before I forget too, I love plants and my weakness is nice pots to put them in but, now that adds to the heavy items to move. I also love candles and my friend makes soy candles for every season. I will click on to your other videos to see if you are making recent ones and promise if I comment again, it will not be the size of War and Peace. Blessings, Rebekah in Alexandria, VA
Who got murdered in there
Having watched a number of NYC apartment videos I'd say you got a good deal on this one. You're in your chosen neighborhood. You have a balcony, and you say there is laundry in the building. Your kitchen is actually larger than in some studios. You have closet space and couch for you and a guest to sit on. You even have space for decorative items. This is a pretty decent apartment for one person, and there are others with fewer amenities at higher prices.
Mines around 2900 for my 1 Bedroom. But it’s a nice area. It’s great to live in New York. As long as u have a good job
Dannyll Kannan holy shit that's expensive, im in hs and will continue to live in nyc through college but boy i will not pay that much.
As a California girl I’m always watching videos about NY apartments and shudder at the smallness and the price that goes with it. I pay $1292 for a 3000sf house on 1/2 acre of land in Sacramento... that’s a mortgage, not rent. But that’s beside the point. I want to say that i LOVE your apartment. It really is adorable and so much better than the dozens I’ve seen videos on in the past year. You did a great job with it and I’ve seen hotel rooms that didn’t look as comfy as your place. Enjoy your space!!!
I loved this! It's a cute place - looks lived in and personal. That outdoor space is gorgeous!
You got a great deal! I used to have an apt this size on 88th St between 1st and York. It was $1500/month back in 2005. I loved it! But I didn’t have a balcony. Your place is adorable and you got an awesome deal! 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️
I hate this '' Vocal Fry'' It's like nails on a chalk board for me.
It's absolutely terrible and not appealing. I couldn't be friend with someone who talks like that.
Is that what that’s called? It’s odd.
@@LisaIsabelle Hate that. Young professional women seem to think it makes them sound more serious.
Down south, we call girls who talk like that croakers.
I love her voice! 😋
My daughter's apartment in Brooklyn NY is 660 sq feet with all modern appliances, full bath.
Even though it's small, quite cozy.
She likes it but for me I prefer country living.
Thanks for the tour.
So, to get a nice & affordable place in NYC/ Manhattan, you need to check the crime section/ obituaries and Craigslist?! OK! 🤔🧐
you reminded me so much of my mom! your style, your hair, your laugh - all of it! she lived in NYC from 89-91, i'm going to show her this video :)
I really love how you composed your space, although I can't figure out how you manage with only 1 closet.. Balcony/terrace: awesome! Maybe worth the trade off. Enjoy!
I think the balcony is the ONLY bonus of a small studio like this -- makes it a little less claustrophobic.
Agreed.
This video made me claustrophobic ... I live in ny and have a 1 bedroom apt triple the size lol. If you move to the upper east side then yeah y'all pay that much ... move a couple mins away from manhattan and you won't pay that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
SparkYaInterest yup. I mean the transport in NYC is amazing anyway so I really don't see the point in living in Manhattan. But I guess whatever floats your boat.
SparkYaInterest that's exactly what I said.
I LOVE it just big enough for the THINGS you NEED.I have to say it'll be FILLED UP though with my saved: plastic/takeout containers & my PYREX COLLECTION,HOARDING BURIED ALIVE,HERE I COME.LOL
SparkYaInterest where do you live?
itszbebabaybee Bayonne, Nj has beautiful apartments great prices n really close to Manhattan maybe 15-20min
No idea what algorithm RUclips used to bring me here but I want to tell the young woman thanks for having us over. You did a great job on your apartment.
Your outoor space makes it a winner!
I would switch the sofa and bed so the living space is by the window, but loved the cozy feeling...and what a great piece her mother made. Beautiful and light.
WOW!!! The rent on your studio apartment is more than the mortgage on our 2,300 sq ft house. But it's all relative, you earn considerably more in the city. Love the balcony!
I could not do this. These apartments are like tiny homes. Maybe in my early 20’s or if I knew I didn’t want a family. I do love how she makes this space work for her. Very nice decor and way to make the space efficient.
Really cannot take the sound of her voice but loveeee her place and its individualistic love it
Moe: You can do better than making a totally useless comment about her voice. Alright already!
Its called voice fry and its annoying. The kardashians do it too. My best friend in high school started this affectation and i told her to stop that shit.
So that's what it's called - voice fry! First thing I noticed and immediately thought of the Kardashians. Makes a person sound really uneducated and superficial ("valley girl") and I'm sure this renter is none of those things. Love her apartment though, she got a fantastic deal esp. with a balcony.
It's "vocal" fry & yes it is annoying, was able to watch about a minute of the video... that was more than enough for me
Sounds like a frog is stuck in her throat
For a small place- tidy use of space , I would personally get rid of some clutter. Pick a small number of fave items 'with a story' lol, Believe me - i started with a basement walk in closet of clothes and have thinned it down (albeit over the years) into a minimal yet great quality wardrobe...just cool pieces with multi-functional uses. After losing 2 family members successively - when you go through the motions dealing with their 'stuff' - you really acquire a great sense of what's 'stuff' and what's loved and cherished by a person. Wish you all the best x
I live in nyc it's really nice
I live on the uws in nyc.
NYC can be expensive, but it beats living in the hood
Voice fry is STRONG with this one!!
Agree 100%
yea, a little too strong. I couldn't concentrate on her apartment
Looking through the comments and found the"voice" 😂
I was looking for this comment!
Ugh
Where do seniors on Social security live? Your digs are 1000.00 over my monthly check.
They don't.
They don't.
I currently live in a 3000 S.F. house in California. I am looking to downsize and minimize....I love the cozy, warm space you have created here...inspiring! Also, love how grateful you are of the chest of drawers your mother made for you...very sweet!👍
No place like New York! This apartment is adorable...love the balcony. Plus laundry in the bldg....a steal for $1800.00.
My moms friend lives in NYC and his apartment is one bedroom and it’s HUGE. His living room is big and he has a huge bedroom too. But his apartment is rent controlled so that’s how he’s able to afford it. He lives on the upper west side and work is super close to his apartment so
She said draw instead of drawer!!!! I'm from Jersey, but live in Washington state, and it is a STRUGGLE to not slip and say draw instead of drawer.
Lush 😂😂😂 it was hilarious to me because I'm from the south and our draws is underwear🤣🤣🤣 but I get it
I'm from the Midwest and we say drawers. It threw me when she said drahs. Depending whether it is bedroom furniture or kitchen furniture, it's called either a dresser or buffet. Her apt is really nice. Small places really force you to be tidy and only keep stuff you really love.
I had no idea that people say "draw" for "drawer."
Good job, momma! That blue is so beautiful. I love my studio but I would love it more if I had an outdoor space. That's the only reason I'm considering looking elsewhere when my lease comes up.
Wow! I'm moving to NYC and contemplating the price range. Looks like it is doable, you really did a TON with your space!
Allyssa Lynn girl this is rare!
This is almost impossibly...
How did it turn out? Luck or no luck 😂😂😂
So cute! This is the most realistic Sweet Digs I've seen. Love her space and how she decorated it.
OMG why is it so expensive. I have to confess that I don't know how much other places in U.S. cost but living in central Berlin I only pay around 650$ for a 2 bedroom apartment.
Haha noch ein/e Berliner/in, hallo :D Ja, verrückt, oder? Ich habe für ein Jahr in LA gelebt, was auch verdammt teuer war, und war auch schon mal in NYC. Ich fand New York mit all seinen Veranstaltungen, der Kunstszene, den vielen Parks und den Food Spots echt toll, aber ich würde nie so viel für eine Wohnung ausgeben :O Unser Berlin ist schon was Feines, nicht wahr? :)
Damn no wonder why so many millenials move to Berlin! Hopefully it doesn't drive the prices up though
Mary Salinas well it does I had look and got a good deal but it's getting more and more expensive here 😭
I loved Berlin when I visited. I hope to move there one day. Unfortunatley I had a feeling a lot of people felt the same way. Let's home Berlin doesn't not become like NYC
___vlc___ A lot of American cities are becoming this way. For some odd reason, people who grew up in the suburbs now want to all live in the cities. NYC and San Francisco have the absolute most ridiculous pricing, if I’m not mistaken. Here in Chicago (central USA)...the Northwest side, and certain parts of the south side close to downtown, are being heavily gentrified so prices are spiking. 2 of the neighborhoods I grew up hanging around are now amongst the most expensive in the Midwest and country. I remember when you used to be able to get a 3 bedroom with wooden trims and floors and maybe even a fireplace, for $700-$1000 at most. Not anymore...now it’s $3,000,$4000.. There are also a lot of ugly, generic, cheap looking condos going up and they’ll sell them to the out-of-towers for ridiculous pricing.. I don’t get it.
I live in Los Angeles. I have a three bed room house and I pay the same amount. It’s honestly amazing to see how different a certain amount of money will get you in different places.
I love this. The appeal, the small cozy atmosphere, New York. Absolutely wonderful video, Sweet Digs series already hooked me up. 👍 Great job! 🤘
Yay, yay!! Thank you!
I love her apartment. Yeah she's absolutely correct that once you love it, sign for it. I live in the Philippines . Got an apartment few blocks away from the biggest tV network which majority of my clients are there. On the first look i love this place so I signed for only $300 per month.
So small. I don't get the appeal of New York.
Loneytoon9 as someone born and raised there, yeah it's basically a trash dump but if you like the city life (which I prefer) then it's nice to have a fast pace life, major shops and retailers, etc are near you (aka the Nintendo store lol) and u can just walk everywhere. I totally understand why people wouldn't go but these are my reasons why I love New York City
Loneytoon9 and I prefer smaller spaces because to big and you just gain clutter (in my case anyways)
"Trash dump"? You must have never been to Seattle. Seattle is completely overpriced (and getting more expensive each year) given the crime rate, dirtiness, and amount of homeless people camping in the streets.
Lol you sound like a peasant, 1800 a month is chump change
Loneytoon9 location, diversity in jobs, people, experiences, food music and an energy like nowhere else. You have to visit to understand
Once I lived in a rethinked communal bathroom apartment, and it was only 14 square foot. Me and my husband loves it soo much. It was so compact.🐈
When you can spot the Glossier...
I really like what she did with the place. Using that dresser to tie together the lounging and sleeping areas of the main room was genius. 🥰
That is AMAZING space for $1800 in NYC! Wow
Crazy, cause I’ve found full apartments for way less in very nice areas of NY. I personally don’t like Manhattan, Brooklyn is where it’s at. Williamsburg, South Slope, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, you can get some GREAT spaces in safe neighborhoods for MUCH cheaper. It also just depends on who you know, honestly. Don’t let this discourage you guys lol
Come to Hong Kong, it's even smaller 😫💰💰💰
not true I can get you an apartment twice the size of this one for 1000 dollars.
Some shitty location,yeah right
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Cage homes!! No thanks.
AWESOME apartment!!! You are soooooooo CREATIVE!!!
Colleen Catlady Hardesty what has she created ???? Really? She could have used that little space waaaay too better....
Please do one of these for Chicago!!!!! ♥️
Stay tuned +Kiara Maria xoxo
Kiara Maria OMG YES ! Our city is overpriced as well !! 😅😅 I clean apartments in downtown and i never asked my clients how much their rent is but one did comment that she only works to pay rent, some food for her and her dog 😕😅😅 and she works from 8:00am-6:00pm
This is such a great apartment! I love how you've made a tiny space into something that looks much bigger. That must be a dream come true living in NYC!
That vocal-fry, though...
Llanfabon i thought the exact same thing.
I came to the comments to find this one lol.
I came here for this observation too. Where the fuck does this way of speaking come from?
It's terrible!
Its so annoying
This is one of my favourite featured apartments. The balcony really is a great feature, wish I had one at my own apartment.
"I like to sage my apartment every equinox"
....witch?
Gabriel Arch no she is pretentious
I believe this series is about apartments in NY. All the ones I have watched so far are in Manhattan. It's not the only expensive place to live. Every city has nice and not so nice places. All of the people sharing their apartments with viewers love where they live. They feel the price and the size of the apartment are worth it to get the lifestyle they are enjoying. Small spaces won't be for everyone. I have seen smaller in Europe and Japan. I love seeing how they decorate and make it work for them. Thank you for sharing.
+daxlogan1 Thanks for watching!!
All the people in the comments comparing NYC rent to their mortgages in the suburbs or in the Midwest or wherever really makes no sense. Yes your mortgage for your 4 bedroom house may be lower than a NYC apartment, but you are also paying way more in utilities, you have homeowners insurance, property taxes, maintenance, etc... You don't have those expenses in an apartment.
ReviewsTechNow And most importantly, they don't have New York City out their front door.
Stace D true they probably have a boring street or fields
Actually it's still cheaper even with those additional expenses... Also the costs of things like groceries and basic supplies are cheaper than what the are in NYC.
They do have those expenses. But instead of being obligated to a lienholder, they pay rent--which is essentially payments towards someone else's mortgage! Which is always a 110% profit margin.
And RUclips is probably their only source of entertainment but I hope they continue to go off in their little rural farmlands lol
Looks good! I would swap the couch and bed location, would make your room look bigger and the bedding area would be tucked away from immediate eye view as u walk in. Love the balcony
amazing, this place is my dream i live in Harlem with five roommates lol
Small but super cute. You did a great job with minimal space!
That rent could get you a 5+ bedroom home in Georgia geez
salaries are not as high it evens out when you do the math. Forgot minus the car expense and maintaining too.
Nick D Exactly! I have spent time in Atlanta, and I HATED how we had to drive to get everywhere or do anything. Tiny living in a walkable, cultural Mecca like New York is 100 times more appealing to me.
But u live in Georgia....
Shelby Aime But you'll be in Georgia 😒
Not for most of intown Atlanta. I'm good on the suburban life tho. Shit sounds boring (and tedious) as hell
By far my favourite episode yet
Nice apartment but she has WAY too much vocal fry. It's grating to listen to.
djohnson6528 Yes you got it right on the nose, that’s actually what it is. Terrible to listen to
This is cute and an excellent deal. I think what makes it is the balcony...which really means you have an almost-one-bedroom.
It looks very nice. But, the Rent....I live in Texas and pay $650 for 1 large bedroom, Living room, large, bathroom and laundry room. I feel sorry for y'all.
Susan Brown I get disgusted looking at these.
It's great that she has a couch and a bed! It's more comfortable when you visit someone in a studio apartment and they have some place to sit besides their bed!
And her balcony is Awesome!! 💕
lol i would totally, in a heartbeat, live there and pay that. I'd have brought my paperwork too, that's an amazing price, relative to location and market value.
Same!!
The balcony is gorgeous, make it much more liveable
its not that small, i live in smaller place, many people all around the world live in smaller places
nice decoration!)
Your space has such awesome vibes... very pleasant! I usually create an open space where there is none (!) by floating the bed daybed style against the longest wall, which I think would SO work in your place! Just an idea as I sit here admiring my floating daybed and open middle space. LOL.
Wow. For $1750, I just rented an 800 sq loft in San Pedro, CA!
Tessa Paloma yeah, its not in nyc though
Pedro !!!
....Yeah San Pedro is a ghetto area though. Not pet friendly either. Known for lots of Latino gangs and supremecy neighborhoods that hang the conferderate flag.
Char Mac totally. I live in Irvine, CA and my ex boyfriend lived in San Pedro. Super sketchy in some parts
This is my favorite apartment in this entire series
why is everyone throwing the label “new yorker” around like it’s nothing? ur not a new yorker unless ur from new york. if you move here and u pay an arm and a leg for rent, you’re probably a gentrifier.
u r a New Yorker if that‘s where you feel home and want to continue living 🤷🏻♀️
Sophie lol no not quite, but u sound a little pressed sophie. do u feel like that was about u? :/
as an actual new yorker, we very seldom do the dumb shit that ya’ll gentrifiers do just to say that you live in new york. y’all look and sound dumb. and i’m not interested in being lumped into the same category as you non-natives.
Well appointed and charming. For NYC, not expensive at all, especially with out door space...it is like a bonus room and perfectly utilized, reading area..friendly space for cocktails or am coffee.
Born raised and still living in NYC $1,800 for upper East side is a hell of a steal even if she didn't have an outdoor space it's still a great price
30 years ago I had an amazing studio in a building called the LEVEL CLUB a fabulous building on the UWS. I had a huge bath, walk in closet, great kitchen with a dining counter that opened onto the sunken living space.
It was $1000 a month - 30 years ago !!!
Hey Maria, fun to see you on here! Cute apartment too ;)
I would've loved to have seen the actual building, the front entrance etc and then the views from the balcony.
Vancouver prices are like this too!
ya, we used to live there, but now live in Winnipeg. We own a 3 bedroom bungalow and pay under $1000 per month for our mortgage. :)
Very functional, and you have outdoor space? Awesome!! You've made a serene, welcoming place!
To all of you who object living in New York City, it is obvious that this video triggered you. If you are happy living in your village you wouldn't be making comments here. In my opinion places like NYC are rarity in America; especially since our culture is built around cars and not many urban centers that cater to communal living. NYC is not cheap; however you get so much in return. Please stay at the back end of your woods, and let people live on their own terms. Good day!
Nick D your logic is stupid. by your logic " I would stay somewhere where it's high rents, high cost of living, high taxes, highest homeless population in the u.s, some of the least affordable housing in the u.s, but I still want to love their because if the culture, even though I can get that at cheaper places. The city has hell of problem s like high homeless, stupid gunlaws and non affordable cost of living but it s somehow the greatest city in the world. Sometimes It amazes me how stupid and dellusional some people are.
Derrick Lyons do you.
lol new york is a disgusting overpopulated dirty shit box where people are crammed together like bees
and what "culture"? a bunch of retail stores and bars? yuck
Nick D like what crabs claustrophobia fear of death?
Fabulous digs. You have done so well decorating it too.
“I live in a studio, when people come over I give them the tour.”
Mitch Hedberg
Lol, all they have to do is stand in the living room, and turn around in one spot.
I love this apartment!
I’m more interested on her job like damn what do y do that allows you to live alone with 1k to spend on rent
Katherine :3 I think I heard her say she is a fashion editor..
I’m currently a college student dorming in New York and seeing how expensive apartments are really shakes me up. I’m only from Long Island so I’ve been in and out of the city my whole life. I love both the suburbs of my home but also that fast paced city life. I wouldn’t mind living in a small studio apartment cause my dorm is small and I’ve lived in small spaces all my life due to financial struggles. But just the price for something that small is what’s scary. Both LI and NY are hella expensive but at the same time, I could never leave this state. I’ve been to New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and I just don’t feel drawn to anywhere but here. I could never live down south first of all, no matter how cheap, and I also don’t trust water, pizza, Chinese food, and seafood in any other state lmfao. I don’t know what I’m getting at but I’m an upcoming graphic design student and know that the city is my best bet for a good career since nyc is so opportunity filled but an apartment will have to wait. Only way I’d do it is if my boyfriend and I had two good jobs and split rent. Otherwise, guess I gotta commute from Long Island lmfao
LOVE this idea for a series. Looking forward to more!! I love your aesthetic and the fact you have a balcony I adore it even more. Love the brick too.
:)
You have a lovely place! Have you thought about putting another mirror in your bathroom where that empty space is. It would make your bathroom look bigger!